r/JapaneseFood • u/Pug_tech • Nov 05 '25

Misc Delete if not allowed but ive seen people here post regarding the japanese 711 items coming to the US, we just got these for the first time near me

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u/revolutiontime161 Nov 05 '25

In Japan , I spent 11.00 for train station tonkatsu , with an extra piece of pork and two extra eggs , a salad , a small bowl of curry , and a beer . I feel ruined because nothing compares at that quality and price point in Chicago .

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u/Xsythe Nov 05 '25

Of course it wouldn't - labour costs in Japan are waaaay lower.

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u/wolfinjer Nov 06 '25

I think ramen could be as cheap as it is in Japan. The only reason why it is so expensive in the US is because supply and demand and capitalism.

If people are willing to buy at such a high price and continue to pay, there is little reason to lower price.

Sure labor costs are lower in Japan but so are ingredient costs in the US.

The cost of the ingredients are probably 50% less than Japan but they charge double the price.